“It’s just something embedded in us to give back and to help families in need and being that we are blessed and able to, we decided to do it,” said co-owner Lucille Chung.

Wendy Irie and her family say they’re so very touched and thankful.

“(We feel) blessed that they would have chosen our family to donate, because this is a huge donation and it’s going to be a huge help to us financially,” she said. “It just shows us how great our community is and how supportive they are of us and it just makes us seem okay.”

So on this day, a little noise waking Nawai from her slumber isn’t noise at all. It’s the sound of a community relieving a burden so mom and dad can focus on their precious time with her.

You can continue to help families in need and our Family Fun Day and concert at Honolulu Zoo this Thursday, Kamehameha Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be lots of entertainment, giveaways and free activities for the kids. Proceeds will benefit the Laulima Giving Program.